Last day
Enthusiasts turned out in force at Bristol Temple Meads this afternoon to witness some of the last HST workings in GWR top-flight service.
On the right Class 43 locomotive No. 43185 has just arrived with 1C16, the 13:30 service from London Paddington, and will later leave with 1A24, the 16:00 service to London Paddington.
On the left sister locomotive No. 43093 waits to leave with 1A23, the 15:30 service to London Paddington, having arrived earlier with 1C15, the 13:00 service from London Paddington.
The 16:00 departure was the last ever scheduled HST working from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington.
Saturday 18th May 2019.
Last day
Enthusiasts turned out in force at Bristol Temple Meads this afternoon to witness some of the last HST workings in GWR top-flight service.
On the right Class 43 locomotive No. 43185 has just arrived with 1C16, the 13:30 service from London Paddington, and will later leave with 1A24, the 16:00 service to London Paddington.
On the left sister locomotive No. 43093 waits to leave with 1A23, the 15:30 service to London Paddington, having arrived earlier with 1C15, the 13:00 service from London Paddington.
The 16:00 departure was the last ever scheduled HST working from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington.
Saturday 18th May 2019.